‘Feels more exposing than actually taking my clothes off’
When Astrid Duke steps onto the NAFA stage next week, she’ll be stripping away the glitz and glamour, revealing something far more intimate — her own journey with mental health.
Townsville
Emergency declared after fuel tank rollover
Police have issued an emergency declaration following a large fuel tanker rolled along the Flinders Highway, west of Charters Towers. Here’s what we know so far.
Art exhibition amplifies voices on mental health
Amplifying the voices of those affected by mental health challenges is the focus of Gallery 48’s latest exhibition
Free NAFA concert Saturday night
Some of Australia’s most beloved First Nations musicians will join with a swathe of fresh new voices in a free concert at Jezzine Barracks, Saturday, September 28, as part of the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA).
Scoot or boot: What’s next for e-scooters in Townsville?
Beam’s purple e-scooters are disappearing from Townsville in a few days, but what’s next for e-mobility in the city? Find out what the council has planned here.
Lederhosen ready as Oktoberfest brews up something big
A fan-favourite on Townsville’s events calendar is back for 2024, bringing the excitement of a centuries-old German tradition right to our doorstep.
Autistic performer takes on love, life and labels in bold cabaret
Self-confessed 26-year-old virgin Oliver Hetherington-Page is hitting Townsville with a cabaret that pulls no punches — tackling autism, love, and life with humour and heart.
AFL Townsville’s Top 150 Under-18 players of 2024
Townsville’s junior AFL competitions continue to churn out future seniors at a rate of knots. We celebrate the 150 players born in 2006 or later establishing themselves as rising stars of the district.
‘Grit and courage’: Ex-councillor and community champion dies
Former councillor and mayoral candidate Fran O’Callaghan has died aged 56, with friends paying tribute to the passionate North Queenslander.
Fishos offered chance to reel in share of $400k
The Miles Government is offering fishos the chance to land their share of $400,000 for community-focused projects that promote and develop sustainable fishing practices.
Meth dad jailed for drugs and cash stash at mechanics
A man ran from police despite the officers targeting a separate offender – then tried to hide a bag with drugs and thousands of dollars inside at a busy Townsville repair shop.
$60M water infrastructure project completed after 2020 pipe rupture
A pipeline stretching 10 kilometres from Ross River Dam to the Douglas Water Treatment Plant has been completed after the previous pipeline ruptured years before expected.
WATCH: Man arrested over text message scam
A 30yo North Queensland man has been arrested for running a text message phishing scam, allegedly tricking victims into clicking on fake websites and stealing their money and personal information. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Crazy new twist’: Message-in-bottle authors make contact
Hikers who found a message-in-a-bottle washed up on the Townsville coast have made contact with the shocked authors in San Francisco.
Townsville teen donates long locks to cancer charity
A kind-hearted Townsville high schooler has put his genetic predisposition for fast-growing hair to good use by raising a fair chunk of change for a cancer charity. Read how you can help.
Beloved Aussie comedian brings hilarious new show to Townsville
A familiar face on The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention and Thank God You’re Here, Mel Buttle is bringing her new comedy show to Townsville. Read the review + ticket info.
JT quizzed on political ambitions
Cowboys legend Johnathan Thurston is asked at a press conference if he would consider politics and if he supported the State of North Queensland….
‘Covered in blood’: Popular twin survives shocking crash
A young North Queensland twin who miraculously survived a horrific car crash with a broken back, smashed ribs and a nasty facial wound is bravely battling back.
Pet owners, do not fall for this scam
Pet owners are being warned to watch out for a cruel new scam that could leave families devastated.
LIST: Bizarre, quirky items gifted to Qld MPs
Queensland MPs collected a variety of unusual gifts over the past year, from headdresses, miniature tractors, and even boxing gloves. SEE THE LIST
Cowboys star announces baby number two
Cowboys star Scott Drinkwater and his wife have announced they’re having another baby. See the adorable gender reveal.
Kelso man charged following assault, victim later found deceased
Queensland Police are calling for witnesses or anyone who has vision of an assault that happened following an NRL finals match in Townsville to come forward after a man was charged and the victim found dead days later.
Tourism surges as visitors flock to the north
Townsville has bucked state and national trends with significant growth in visitation and overnight visitor spending, according to the latest national data. See the breakdown here.
Grief camp comes to Townsville to help kids heal
When Bethany Bala’s children lost their father to a sudden brain aneurysm four years ago, coming to terms with their grief was an uphill battle. Discover how a free camp helped them heal.
Enhancing lethality: 1RAR soldiers master explosives, chainsaws
Townsville’s 1st Battalion soldiers have just wrapped up their manoeuvre support courses, allowing soldiers to better navigate obstacles in the field using shotguns, small boats, chainsaws and explosives.
‘Arrests will continue’: Cops dig deeper after $2.6m meth bust
A massive $2.6m worth of meth has been taken off Townsville streets during an intense eight-day police blitz. But cops say this is just the beginning, with more arrests expected to follow.
‘Missed every day’: Motorbike crash victim identified
The victim of a fatal motorbike crash in the Burdekin has been remembered as a “loving” son and father of two. Read the details.
Finals fever hits as Cowboys fans rally behind their heroes
Cowboys faithful turned out in force for the team’s final open training session at home before their big clash with the Sharks. Hear from young diehard supporters about what fuels their passion for the club.
Calm before the storm: Dark jokes, music and council argy-bargy
Councillors debated policies that could affect the city’s parking developments for years, media permission and powers the mayor claims strips him of influence. Here’s five things you need to know from this week’s council meeting.
‘An institution’: Veteran teacher and Saint mastermind dies
After helping generations of NQ students understand mathematics, and playing a key role in creating the Townsville Saint, veteran teacher Peter Higgins has died. Read about his life.
Traffic upgrade essential to ‘ensure future’ of hospital and uni
Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli has announced a major Townsville intersection would receive a $30 million upgrade to ensure safety as the city grows, if elected next month.
Mayor debacle exposes gaping hole in Qld’s election laws
There is no mandatory background or resume fact-checking for mayoral candidates. Here’s why it’s time Queensland’s laws are changed to protect our cities, writes Cas Garvey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Were you there? 120+ never-before-seen snaps from ‘04 Broncos-Cowboys epic
On this day, 20 years ago, the North Queensland Cowboys came of age by conquering the Broncos for the first time. Hear from the legends who made history as we flash back to 2004.
Man charged after allegedly targeting children online
A 30-year-old man has been charged with a series of serious offences, including using the internet to procure children under 16, as part of a major police crackdown in Townsville. Watch the video
‘Restore the trust of the community’: Mayor urged to apologise over bribe claims
A Townsville councillor has demanded the mayor apologise for unfounded accusations he accepted expensive gifts from a CEO candidate. But the mayor refused to budge, giving an update into his claims against his councillors.
‘Amazing’: $2m transformation planned for iconic Strand venue
A dramatic multi-million dollar upgrade of a Strand venue will weatherproof it and bring it closer to the Coral Sea. See first pictures of the planned changes.
Meet the bright pink team tackling city’s homeless crisis
Townsville’s streets are now patrolled by a team in bright pink, working to tackle the city’s growing homelessness crisis head-on. Find out more.
Global miner’s major biofuel investment in North Queensland
One of the world’s largest mining companies has made a bold move, confirming it is purchasing 3000ha of land south of Townsville to kickstart a new biofuels pilot project.
‘We’re from the C-Gang’: Youth claims to be leader of crime spree
A 15-year-old boy who broke into homes, stole cars, rammed other motorists, and targeted women, making them fear for their lives, will likely spend the rest of his teen years in detention.
‘Someone’s got to stand up’: Widow’s demand as Bruce Highway blackspots shame state
Eight of the 10 worst crash hotspots in all of Queensland are located on the Bruce Highway, new analysis of thousands of smashes has revealed. SEE THE MAP
Toddler hurt in kangaroo motorbike smash
A toddler was rushed to hospital following a collision between a motorbike and a kangaroo, in one of several emergency incidents across the region overnight. See what happened.
$1.5b ‘hostile takeover’ threatens hundreds of North Queensland jobs
Nearly 1000 jobs and billions of dollars of investment are at risk if a hostile foreign takeover bid for Townsville’s Sun Metals zinc refinery is successful, with leaders worried about another Queensland Nickel-style collapse.
‘Cowardly’ man robs kids, assaults pregnant woman
A grown man lured, then robbed kids at knifepoint days after making shocking threats to stab a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.
‘We need change’: LNP candidate sets sights on unseating Dametto
An Innisfail real estate agent running for the LNP in Hinchinbrook says she’s confident she can knock popular incumbent MP Nick Dametto off his perch.
Coffee trader takes over burger joints in tasty new venture
Townsville’s tastiest collab? Good Morning Coffee Trader has taken over the city’s Getta Burger joints, serving up the ultimate coffee and burger combo at three locations, with a new drive-through opening this week.
‘Going down so fast’: Passenger tells of terror on Qantas flight
A terrified passenger on a flight to Brisbane has described the moment a Qantas flight went into emergency descent, dropping thousands of metres in a matter of minutes, after a cabin pressure issue. SEE THE VIDEO
Highway miracle: Premature bub defies the odds
A determined little baby boy, born 16 weeks early on the side of a highway, has defied all odds by tripling his birth weight since his miraculous Mother’s Day arrival.
Officer injured, car destroyed after fire at jail
A prison officer was taken to hospital after a routine burn-off at the Townsville jail’s low-security farm turned dangerous, with strong winds reigniting a grass fire that destroyed a new work ute.
WATCH: Pups rescued as massive fire engulfs car yard
Footage shows the moment police officers rushed to rescue animals from properties near a massive industrial fire that broke out in Mount Isa recently. Watch it here.
Townsville crime drops, but brazen thieves still run rampant
Townsville’s crime stats might be heading in the right direction, with break-ins down 30 per cent in the past eight months, but locals say they’re still living in fear as car thieves continue to run wild. See the data breakdown here.
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